Fresh Strawberries and Balsamic Vinegar Ice Cream Parfaits
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with these Fresh Strawberries and Balsamic Vinegar Ice Cream Parfaits—a dessert that’s as elegant as it is easy to prepare. Featuring juicy macerated strawberries sweetened with a touch of sugar and enhanced by the tangy complexity of balsamic vinegar, this recipe creates a perfectly balanced topping for creamy vanilla ice cream. Layered with crushed shortbread cookies for a delightful crunch and finished with fluffy whipped cream, these parfaits are ideal for entertaining or treating yourself to a gourmet experience at home. Ready in just 15 minutes and garnished with fresh mint, this no-bake dessert is a stunning blend of simple ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings or an effortless treat, it’s bound to become your new favorite strawberry dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 0.5 cup crushed shortbread cookies
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into quarters. Place the strawberries in a medium-sized bowl.
Add the granulated sugar to the strawberries and gently toss to coat. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to macerate, allowing the strawberries to release their natural juices.
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the macerated strawberries and stir gently to combine.
In each serving glass or dessert dish, layer 1/4 cup of the crushed shortbread cookies as the base.
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the cookie layer in each dish.
Spoon a generous amount of the strawberry-balsamic mixture over the ice cream. Be sure to include the juice for extra flavor.
Repeat the layers with another scoop of ice cream and more of the strawberry-balsamic mixture.
Top each parfait with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with additional crushed shortbread cookies, if desired.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an added touch of freshness and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 392 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
